Episodes

  • Ep 59: Fitting Out w/ Michelle MaliZaki

    Ep 59: Fitting Out w/ Michelle MaliZaki
    Apr 8 2025
    Michelle discusses finding a love for comedy, searching for her route, performing comedy at the Terasaki Budokan, and pursuing your passions.The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals sharing their stories and are not meant to replace the advice of mental health professionals. Guest: Michelle MaliZakiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmalizaki/Website: https://michellemalizaki.com/Nap Time!: •https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yAuuCw8iAQPen Paper Palooza: https://www.penpaperpalooza.com/Host: Matthew YonemuraInstagram: / m_yonemura Changing TidesInstagram: / ltsc_changingtides Website: https://thechangingtides.org/ YouTube: / @ltsc_changingtides Email: changingtides@ltsc.org Little Tokyo Service CenterInstagram: / ltsc.cdc Facebook: / ltsc.cdc Website: https://www.ltsc.org/ Music by Layton WuSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0sbcE... Apple Music: / layton-wu Instagram: / laytonwoohbill If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health: https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcastIf you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency situation, please contact your doctor or call 911. If you or someone you know may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or is in need of emotional support, please call 1-800-273-TALK for a free, confidential call with a skilled crisis worker.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988The Crisis Text Hotline: Text “HELLO” to 741741The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386LA County Emotional Support Warmline (800) 854-7771
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    45 mins
  • Ep 58: Inheriting w/ Emily Kwong

    Ep 58: Inheriting w/ Emily Kwong
    Mar 4 2025

    Emily discusses her experiences with mental health in the family, her passion for journalism, and the first season of the Inheriting podcast on the LAist

    Content Warning: Discussion of suicide


    Guest: Emily KwongInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwongsong/?hl=enWebsite: https://laist.com/podcasts/inheriting


    Host: Matthew Yonemura

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/

    Changing Tides

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/

    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg

    Email: changingtides@ltsc.org

    If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health:

    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep 57: Heal the Past w/ Susan Lieu

    Ep 57: Heal the Past w/ Susan Lieu
    Feb 18 2025

    Susan discusses her book, her solo stage production, and how her experiences with losing her mother forced Susan to search for answers.

    The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals sharing their stories and are not meant to replace the advice of mental health professionals. Guest: Susan LieuInstagram: @susanlieuWebsite: www.susanlieu.meFacebook: www.facebook.com/susanlieuofficialCheck out Susan's podcast: Model Minority Moms#themanicuristsdaughter #whenwefeelweheal


    Host: Matthew Yonemura

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/

    Changing Tides

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/

    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg

    Email: changingtides@ltsc.org

    If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health:

    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Ep 56: Break the Framework w/ Emily Peng

    Ep 56: Break the Framework w/ Emily Peng
    May 7 2024

    Emily discusses mental health as a high school student, how the pandemic changed how her peers treated her, the need for diversity in government, and DyeversityInUs aims to make change. Guest: DyeversityInUs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyeversity_inus/ Website: https://www.dyeversityinus.org/


    Host: Matthew Yonemura

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/

    Changing Tides

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/

    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg

    Email: changingtides@ltsc.org

    If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health:

    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/changing-tides8/support
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    47 mins
  • Ep 55: Drink As You Pour w/ Charlotte Nguyen

    Ep 55: Drink As You Pour w/ Charlotte Nguyen
    Apr 23 2024

    Charlotte Nguyen discusses her mental health journey, going from nonprofit work to creating her own path in spiritual coaching and wellness, the intersections of mental health and climate health, and imposter syndrome. Content Warning: Discussion of eating disorders and drug abuse.


    Guest: Charlotte Nguyen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lotusinaseaoffire/ Website: https://www.getfreewithcharlotte.com/ Article Mentioned: https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2023/nov/16/climate-anxiety-tips


    Host: Matthew Yonemura

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/

    Changing Tides

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/

    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg

    Email: changingtides@ltsc.org

    If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health:

    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/changing-tides8/support
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Ep 54: The Power of Art w/ Megumi Wada

    Ep 54: The Power of Art w/ Megumi Wada
    Apr 9 2024

    Art teacher Meg Wada discusses how her personal experiences taught her the power of the arts, why she passes that knowledge to her students, and burnout as a teacher.


    Content Warning: Discussion of suicidal ideation, rape, and drug abuse Guest: Megumi Wada


    Host: Matthew Yonemura

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/

    Changing Tides

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/

    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg

    Email: changingtides@ltsc.org

    If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health:

    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/changing-tides8/support
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ep 53: Anchored in Resilience w/ Katherine Boeckmann

    Ep 53: Anchored in Resilience w/ Katherine Boeckmann
    Mar 26 2024

    Therapist and QPR Facilitator Katherine Boeckmann discusses her mental health journey, becoming a therapist, how she became a QPR facilitator, and collaborating with Changing Tides.


    Guest: Katherine Boeckmann Learn more about CT Anchor: https://thechangingtides.org/ctanchor


    Host: Matthew Yonemura

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/

    Changing Tides

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/

    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg

    Email: changingtides@ltsc.org

    If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health:

    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/changing-tides8/support
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    49 mins
  • Ep 52: Little Tokyo is Open w/ Mariko Lochridge

    Ep 52: Little Tokyo is Open w/ Mariko Lochridge
    Mar 5 2024

    LTSC small business counselor Mariko Lochridge discusses her love for Little Tokyo, what mental health means to her, grieving the small businesses lost in Little Tokyo, and hope for the future


    Guest: Mariko Lochridge

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littletokyoisopen/


    Host: Matthew Yonemura

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/

    Changing Tides

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/

    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg

    Email: changingtides@ltsc.org

    If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health:

    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/changing-tides8/support
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    1 hr and 10 mins